Potato Gratin Dish (Print)

Finely cut potatoes stacked with velvety Gruyere sauce and cooked until golden and sizzling with a crunchy cheese finish.

# Ingredients:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 4 pounds potatoes, sliced super thin

02 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour (swap for gluten-free flour if needed)

03 - 1 tiny onion, chopped up small

04 - 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

05 - 3 tablespoons butter

06 - 1 pinch of nutmeg, if desired

07 - A clove of garlic, minced or grated

08 - Salt and pepper, add as much as you'd like

09 - 1 teaspoon freshly chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

10 - 1 1/2 cups milk or heavy cream of choice

# Steps:

01 - Set a saucepan over medium heat and melt the butter. Stir in the onion, letting it soften for 3-5 minutes. Toss in the garlic and thyme, cooking just until the aroma hits, about a minute.

02 - Add the flour to the pan, mix until smooth, and cook until it barely starts to brown, probably in a minute or less.

03 - Pour in the milk bit by bit, stirring the whole time so it doesn’t clump. Let it cook until it thickens, around 1-2 minutes. Lower the heat, mix in half a cup of Gruyere, and stir until melted. If using, throw in some nutmeg and add salt and pepper to taste.

04 - Coat the bottom of a large baking dish with a little sauce. Add a layer of potato slices, then pour on some sauce. Repeat this process until the dish is full. Optionally, dip each potato slice in the sauce before placing.

05 - Pour the remainings of your sauce all over the layered potatoes. Sprinkle the rest of the Gruyere on top. Bake in a 350°F (180°C) oven for 45-60 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a deeper taste, swap both the milk and flour for heavy cream.

02 - Any gooey cheese like mozzarella, cheddar, Swiss, or Havarti works great too.

03 - Layer in extras like Asiago, Pecorino Romano, or Parmesan for extra punch.

04 - Both Yukon gold and russet potatoes work wonderfully here.

05 - For a dramatic serving, place the potato slices upright after dipping them into the sauce.

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